River interests awakening in Illinois river valley
A Peoria chamber meeting drew over 150 shippers and businessmen to discuss river transport between La Salle and New Orleans. Speakers outlined river rate savings, urged canalization through lakes and rivers commission, and highlighted plans for a new river line amid opposition to rail bridge obstructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Commerce of
Peoria
Jefferson Hotel
Illinois River Valley
la Sale
New Orleans
George B Sucher
Swain Packet Line
Thinois
Burlington Railway
Tittvots River
la Salle
R R Randolph
Chicago
Commission
Burlington
Lakes and Rivers Commission
Randolph
War Department
Collinns
Washington
Minois
Ottawa
Ilinois
Gulf
J J Waite
Chicago Lighterage Co
Jones
Waite
Pacific
Atlantic Coast
Panama Coast
H. G. Moore
Kansas City
Missouri River
Moore
St Loui
For Sale Millet Seed Seeks Buyer in Whitefield IL
A jet of millet seed that is recleaned and in fine order is offered for sale. Apply to Toth Loomis in Whitefield Illinois. Dated April 11 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toth Loomis
Whitefield
Illinois Park Commission closes Science town purchase
The Illinois Park commission has finalized a deal to buy the town of Science, a 23 acre tract in Starved Rock reservation. property ownership lists Bridget E. Russell Utica and the Hitt estate, with streets named Water Oak Rock Brush South and others. bids are sought for concessions at Starved Rock including a hotel and farming land rental of about 130 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Park Commission
Town of Science
Starved Rock Reservation
Bridget E. Russell
Utica
Hitt
Illinois
Ilinois River
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Dorth
Water Street
Oak
Rock
Brush
Broadway
Locust
Vine
Andrew Kirkpatrick
Luther Woodward
John Fry
Crosier
Clayton
D. Ff Hwy
Sarah Anna Crosier
Leland
W. H Wallace
James Mitchell
Russell
R J Reid
Park Commissioners
Starved Rock
Electric Bitters Sold By Local Druggists
Lies often in a run down system weak nerves and poor appetite fuel grip illnesses. Electric Bitters are praised as a tonic blood purifier and regulator for stomach liver and kidneys. Thousands claim they strengthen nerves build up the system and restore health after grip. If suffering try them. Only 50 cents and satisfaction guaranteed by T J Segraves and A J Tronmonger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J Segraves
A. J. Tronmonger
New Stamp Designs Redesign Face Values and Portraits
Thirteen new postage stamps enter circulation with Washington portraits on six lower denoms and Franklin portraits on five higher denoms, with numerals replacing worded values on several stamps. The Roosevelt Taft controversy weighs on Republican circles, with whispers of a potential compromise candidate like Associate Justice Hughes. At The Republican office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Republican National Party
Justice Hughes
Shipreme Court of the United States
Unearthed Circular Railroad in Marseilles Mystery
Old residents of Marseilles speculate on an underground circular railroad unearthed by sewer work near the Illinois and Michigan canal. The 35 foot diameter cog rail appears unfinished with heavy rails. locals recall no windlasses or dredges from canal construction era. Dan Nicholson wonders if it predates modern rail, while Frank Byers of Ottawa holds the junk rails. The Illinois valley awaits a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Dan Nicholson
Nicholson
Frank Byers
Ottawa
Illinois Valley
Almost a Miracle Cure for Coughs and Colds
W B Holsclaw of Claradon Texas recalls a startling change in his brother after using Dr King's New Discovery for a severe cough. He reports a complete cure by 10 bottles, weighing 218 pounds, and endorses the remedy as quick safe and reliable. Trial bottle offered free at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B Holsclaw
Claradon
Texas
Dr King
T J Segraves
Ways to Advertise Reaching the People With Truth
A 19th century notes on effective advertising for merchants. It urges honesty and clear pricing, warns against lies, and contrasts newspaper ads with circulars. It stresses up-to-date goods knowledge and consistent presence in the press, while treating circulars as supplementary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
M. Carr
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Promise Relief
An advertisement for Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets promises complete relief from indigestion with a money back guarantee if not effective. A 25 cent box covers 15 days, with larger 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes for chronic cases. Sold at Rexall stores via A J Tronmonget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
J. Tronmonget
Store closes Sundays at 11 a m starting April 14
Notice from Harry Snell states the store will close on Sundays at 11 a m beginning April 14 until further notice. The message is signed by Harry Snell and dated April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Snell
Smoke of the Battle on the Aldermanic Vote
A lettered critique condemns The Henry Times for partisan coverage of city elections in three wards. It accuses the paper of bias toward the Republican candidate in Ward Two, recounts a circulated endorsement, and questions the paper’s influence on the outcome while urging voters to scrutinize political messaging. It compares editorial tactics to manipulation and ends with a satirical jab at the paper’s reach and the electorate’s discernment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Times
Voter
Woo
Bandigate
the Times
Noah
Flynn
Weed
Dr. Hyde
Alladin
Quack Remedy Sold by Anti Prohibition League
A satirical note warns of a quack remedy sold by anti prohibition organizers to profit from dry territory brewers and distillers. The piece accuses promoters of pocketing money while canvassing the public, urging disclosure of funds and methods. It mentions Sulphur Springs Sanitarium and Peoria Mud Baths as plug lines, with a Cairo-like local tone.
Railway Bulletin Urges Workers to Capitalize Themselves
Officials of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific urge employees to value themselves as capital. A $1,000 salary equals about $25,000 in value at 4 percent. Workers should boost their worth to $50,000, $100,000, or more by education, health, and steady, visible effort, staying in designated roles and staying reachable to the boss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Callboy
The Oldest Switchman on the Division Portrait of a lifelong railroad worker
The Oldest Switchman on the Division, W G Beck of Quincy Illinois, after 42 years with the railroad, describes chronic back pain and kidney issues from constant exposure. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with relief after four bottles, ending the discomfort and irregular kidney action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Beck
Spruce St
Quincy
Ill
Foley
Difference Between Arc and Incandescent Lamps
Explains two lamp types arc and incandescent. Arc lamps use a carbon pencil gap and jumping current producing a white hot flame. incandescent lamps light a tungsten filament heated by current inside a vacuum glass bulb. The article contrasts principles, brightness, and usage between the two styles.
Rheumatism Relief Ad From Local Druggists
Citing spring rheumatism, this notice urges rubbing affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment to bring relief. Product marketed by J. Ironmonger and T. Y. Segrayve, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J._Ironmonger
T. Y. Segrayve
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People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalog N.Y
the Republican
George Burt
George A. Burt
George Burt & Son
Castoria
Kind
Ateaja Rays
Boog
State Bays Town
State
Republican
Mlnola
Smith, Merrill
Smith
Maj
Tazewell
Bureau
Marshall
Putnam
Stark
Golden Eagle
IIL
Neustadt
Henry National Bank
Henry, OL
J. Watercott
L. R. Phillips
C.A. Camp
G. Hoyle
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